Most Cursor users still treat it like VS Code, despite 1M users and a $29.3B valuation
nikola_mr64990 · x · 2026-07-29
A thread argues that most Cursor users are only scratching the surface: they use it like VS Code with better autocomplete, even though it also offers autonomous agents, codebase-wide refactoring, project-aware rules, Background Agents, multi-file Composer workflows, an integrated browser, and planning tools.
It also cites scale signals: 1 million+ users, 360,000 paying customers in 16 months, and a $29.3 billion valuation for parent company Anysphere. The core takeaway is that Cursor is being underused relative to its full agentic workflow potential.
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